I’ve been seeing a lot of captivating, and sometimes heated, takes on slow cooking lately. What are some of the most controversial trends you guys are finding? I’m not even talking about recipes themselves, but more the approaches people are taking.
For example, I’ve noticed a growing debate around searing meat *before* putting it in the slow cooker. Some swear it’s essential for flavor, while others claim it makes absolutely no difference and is just an needless step. Then there’s the whole business of adding dairy towards the very end to prevent curdling,but some people insist on dumping the whole carton of cream cheese in at the start and then complaining about the texture.
And lately, the use of pressure cooker lids with slow cook functionality is sparking arguments. are thay really as good and versatile as dedicated slow cookers, or just a jack-of-all-trades, master of none situation? What are some other slow cooking “hot topics” that you’ve come across, and what’s your take on them? Curious to hear everyone’s perspectives!